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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278,969.24, 1,764,991.98 and 706,009.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278,969.24, 1,764,991.98 and 706,009.80 is: 974,301.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278,969.24 : 1,764,991.98 = 706,009.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278,969.24/1,764,991.98 = 706,009.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278,969.24x = 1,764,991.98 × 706,009.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278,969.24x = 1,246,101,634,801.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,101,634,801.40/1,278,969.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974,301.49

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